agnathan

noun
ag·​na·​than | \ ˈag-nə-thən How to pronounce agnathan (audio) \
plural agnathans

Definition of agnathan

: jawless fish Two jawless fishes (agnathans) are recognized in these fossils … based on differences in the shape and histology of their tubercles …— Moya Meredith Smith, Science, 18 Jan. 1991

First Known Use of agnathan

1939, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agnathan

agnatha + -an entry 1

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